Category Archives: Hormone Replacement Therapy

by JIM BERGAMO / KVUE News and photojournalist JOHN GUSKY kvue.com Posted on October 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM Updated yesterday at 7:21 PM AUSTIN -- Just as in women, men are finding out low hormone levels can negatively affect physical stamina and can result in mood swings.Also doctors have found low hormone levels can negatively affect those men trying to have children. Andy Compton of Cedar Park would often work out -- hard -- to help relieve the stress of his job.He says despite tough workouts and a strict diet, he kept gaining weight.It was just one of the many things that weren't adding up regarding his physical well being. "From staying up too late at night and waking up too early in the morning, I just started feeling bad," said Compton."My quality of life wasn't what I wanted it to be." Compton started reading about and seeing adds on TV for low T, or low testosterone. "Today we know there are 13 million men in the U.S. that are diagnosed with low testosterone every year," said Parviz Kavoussi, a reproductive urologist at St. David's South Austin Medical Center."We think less than five percent are actually being treated and … Continue reading →

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - There's been a lot of talk over the years about hormone replacement therapy for women. Is it safe? And does it provide any benefits for women entering menopause? We know that, before menopause, women have far less cardiovascular disease than men. And then, when they stop making female hormones, they begin to catch up. So it seemed simple - replace the hormones and they would be protected from heart disease. The women's health initiative was supposed to prove that. Instead, when the results came out 10 years ago, there wasn't any cardiovascular benefit, and maybe even some harm from hormone replacement, and, even worse, there was an increased risk of breast cancer. After that report the use of replacement hormones plummeted. Now a new report with opposite results has just been published in the British Medical Journal. They studied more than a thousand women ages 45-58, treated half of them with hormone replacement, and followed them for 10 years. The ones who received hormones had a 52 percent reduction in death, heart attack and heart failure, and no increased risk of cancer. Other recent studies have also reported benefits of hormone replacement therapy. A big difference … Continue reading →

Men suffering from low testosterone now have multiple options for Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) October 15, 2012 Low levels of testosterone have been associated with many symptoms including a lowered libido, loss of muscle tone, general irritability, loss of energy, and a lack of concentration. Recent studies have even suggested a possible association between low "T" and increased mortality rates. These symptoms have been known to rob men of their vitality and quality of life, often leaving them feeling apathetic and/or depressed. Millions of men in the United States currently suffer from low testosterone. Many of them remain unaware of their condition. Even those who suspect themselves to be testosterone deficient may be unaware of the accessible and affordable treatment options that exist in their area. Those who believe themselves to have abnormally low levels of testosterone are encouraged to consult a physician soon to see if they are a candidate for Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Once a simple screening and a blood test are administered a physician can quickly determine whether the patient is a candidate for TRT. It should be noted that those who have been diagnosed with prostate or breast cancer are not considered candidates as … Continue reading →

October 10, 2012 Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online According to a study published in the journal BMJ, taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of developing heart problems. The researchers found that HRT is not associated with an increased risk of cancer or stroke as several previous studies have claimed, and it also may help reduce the risk of heart attacks. The team followed 1,000 women over 10 years, half of which were on HRTs. Women who took part in the study were between 45 and 58 years old, and were recently menopausal. HRT had significantly reduced risk of mortality, heart failure, or heart attack, without any apparent increase of cancer, deep vein thrombosis or stroke, the researchers wrote in the journal. However, they cautioned due to the potential time lag, longer time and additional studies may be needed to more accurately assess the potential benefits of HRTs. HRTs are commonly used to replace female hormones that are no longer produced following menopause, and they can help to reduce symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia, headaches and irritability. Over 30 women in the group after 10 years had not taken HRT, and had died … Continue reading →

Washington, October 10 (ANI): In a new study, researchers carried out a randomised trial over 10 years with additional six years of follow-up to establish whether Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can reduce cardiovascular risk if it is started early after menopause. HRT therapy has been subject to much discussion due to both positive effects and negative effects. A paper published in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare back in January cast doubt on the "unreliable" Million Women Study which associated HRT with an increased risk of breast cancer. Conflicting results have led clinicians to believe that time since menopause until HRT is initiated can account for differences in cardiovascular outcome. 1006 women (504 in HRT group and 502 in non-HRT group) were included in the study by researchers from Denmark and all were white, healthy, recently menopausal and aged 45-58 years old. Women who'd had a hysterectomy were only included if they were aged 45-52. Exclusion criteria were if they had a history of bone disease, uncontrolled chronic disease, previous or current cancer, current or previous use of HRT within the past three months and alcohol or drug addiction. All data on diagnoses or death were taken from … Continue reading →

Patients anxious after learning they may have received contaminated injections Patients anxious after learning they may have received contaminated injections No cases of meningitis have been reported at the Oak Ridge clinic but some patients are concerned after receiving the possibly contaminated injections.More >> No cases of meningitis have been reported at the Oak Ridge clinic but some patients are concerned after receiving the possibly containment injections.More >> Businesses worry the Sea Ray plant closure will hurt their bottom line Businesses worry the Sea Ray plant closure will hurt their bottom line Several small businesses are located within a quarter mile of the plant. The owners of these businesses said that when the Sea Ray plant closes, their own business sales will go down, too.More >> Several small businesses are located within a quarter mile of the plant. The owners of these businesses said that when the Sea Ray plant closes, their own business sales will go down, too.More >> Kids sharpen their science skills in the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge Kids sharpen their science skills in the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge Local kids got the chance to be scientists for a day as part of a 4-H program held on the … Continue reading →

The company that owns a hormone replacement clinic in Memphis was ordered Wednesday to temporarily stop making certain claims about one of its treatments. Some of the claims from HRC Medical Centers Inc, a chain of hormone replacement therapy clinics, were unsubstantiated and the company filed to advise patients of the possible health risks and adverse side effects of its Amor Vie therapy, according to the order issued by the Davidson County Circuit Court. The company runs a clinic in Memphis at 1790 Kirby Parkway. The order comes after the Tennessee Attorney General's office filed suit Monday, alleging the company violated the Consumer Protection Act by making a series of false and unsubstantiated claims about the benefits, efficacy, safety and side effects of its "bio-identical" hormone replacement therapy. The company has denied similar allegations in the past, according to the Tennessee Attorney General's office. The company's website says inadequate hormone levels can cause loss of energy, low sex drive, weight gain, depression and more and that most of the symptoms can be treated with its Amor Vie. "We are grateful to the court for this action as this concerns the safety and health of many Tennesseans," Attorney General Bob Cooper … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (WABC) -- It was a decade ago many women stopped taking hormone replacement therapy fearful after the federal government pulled the plug on a massive ten year study of Hormone Replacement Therapy. The study linked the hormones to cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. Now new research seems to suggests they may be safe for some women who start taking them soon after they reach menopause. The new study in the British Medical Journal suggests hormone therapy can have benefits for those in early menopause. "What's interesting about this study is it once again brings up the issue is hormone replacement therapy safe for women who are recently postmenopausal," said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum with Lenox Hill Hospital. The study looked at more than 1,000 Danish women between the ages of 45 and 58 in the early stages of menopause. Half were on hormones, half weren't. The women were then tracked six more years after the trial was stopped. Researchers found those who had the hormone therapy were less likely to die, have heart failure, a heart attack or have an increased risk of breast cancer or stroke. Dr. Steinbaum says hormone therapy is something some women need. … Continue reading →

A new study has found that women who take hormone replacement therapy for 10 years following menopause have significantly reduced risk of heart failure, heart attack, and dying. In addition, those same women are not at any increased risk of cancer, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or stroke. These findings come just weeks after a different study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology showed that hormone use among postmenopausal women has been declining. Speculation as to the reason for this decline focused on patient and doctor fears based on a 2002 study by the Womens Health Initiative (WHI) that found estrogen/progestin hormone therapy can increase risks of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer. The new study, published today in the journal BMJ, throws into question the results from the WHI research. Researchers from Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark looked at 1006 white, healthy Danish women from ages 45 to 58. After a 10-year randomized trial and six years of follow-up, the study authors concluded that the women treated with long term hormone replacement therapy had significantly reduced risk of mortality, heart failure, or heart attack, without any apparent increase of cancer, DVT, or stroke. ABC news quotes Dr. Louise … Continue reading →

By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that women who take hormone replacement therapy in the early stages of menopause may have a reduced risk of heart attack, heart failure or dying. This apparent benefit comes without a heightened risk of cancer or blood clots, the Danish researchers said. These health risks have long been a concern of menopausal women and their doctors when considering hormone therapy. The study, published Oct. 9 in the BMJ, even found evidence of a trend toward a lower risk of breast cancer, although this was not statistically significant, said study author Dr. Louise Lind Schierbeck. However, two doctors not associated with the study said the findings weren't enough to convince them to recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to head off heart problems. But they -- and many doctors -- would prescribe low doses of the therapy for short durations to treat menopausal symptoms such as poor sleep or hot flashes. The new study comes on the heels of two other studies, one finding that HRT was safe for the heart and the other concluding that it did not worsen memory in younger women taking it. Women have … Continue reading →